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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280sl 2.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy
Posted to European Driveability on 9/16/2008 18 Replies

First, it began running more and more poorly at idle, definetely running rich and was fouling plugs now and again. I have adjusted the fuel distributor many times Right for rich, left for lean and it gives a measurable result BUT this car runs like crap. The i...

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car Vehicle Data

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280sl

VIN 1130441202
Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl
DeliveryFI / mechanically fuel injected
Emissionsnone
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy
OccursAlways
Misc.Completely Restored Both Mechanically and Aesthetically
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car Vehicle Data

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280sl

VIN 1130441202
Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl
DeliveryFI / mechanically fuel injected
Emissionsnone
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy
OccursAlways
Misc.Completely Restored Both Mechanically and Aesthetically